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"Electric Shock" type pain in my scalp!
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Mar 28 10:24am | Replies (301)Comment receiving replies
I have suffered from exactly the same thing for about 50 some years. Having a fever will always trigger an attack but most come for no reason and I am miserable for a couple of days. I can't even comb my head on the side the attack is on. I have never seen a doctor for it and really have never found anything that makes it better, just have to wait until the attack is over. I just can' afford to see doctors and have a bunch of tests and still no real answer. The good news is it hasn't killed me. I often said though if the pain was constant it would or I would at least wish I was dead.
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I understand.... I could not bear the pain if it lasted any longer than a few seconds. I still find myself totally "wiped out" after a week of this pain for I remain tense not knowing when the next jolt will be delivered. Please read my post at the bottom of the page ... and possibly consider taking a prednisone tablet. I was at the peak of my latest episode with bolts hitting every 19 to 56 seconds apart (yes...I time my rest between zaps), but within 2-3 hours after taking the prednisone the zaps abruptly stopped. I am super sensitive to drugs and have a very small frame so it doesn't take much of any drug to have an affect on me, Consider giving it a try if your doctor agrees. I believe (but I am not a doctor) that prednisone speeds the healing of an infected or "raw" nerve ... and if a raw nerve is the root cause of your zaps, this might be a quick and inexpensive way to provide comfort. ... Please share any solutions that you find .. I am always happy to hear and try anything that addresses this problem.